Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Sunday Recap...

This was a big day for Catalyst. Two years ago we averaged 30 people on a Sunday morning and had plenty of room for new folks. Things have changed a bit. we have been averaging 130-150 a week and were running out of room. Today we moved from once service to two services. We have one service at 9:30 and a second at 11:00. A few thoughts:

I don't think things could have gone much smoother.

Meagan Sprang did a phenomenal job making sure our children's area was ready for the transition.

Saw lots of new "SERVERS" serving in the kid's area. LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!

Greeters did a great job.

The band showed up at 8:00 to rehearse and did a stellar job with the music in both services.

The lobby looked phenomenal. We removed tables and added a retail application called gridwall to display our t-shirts and print media. Thanks to Tim Moriarty for making that happen in the wee hours of Sunday morning.

The sound was great on Sunday as well. Some generous dudes have allowed us to use some of their sound equipment and it made a huge difference in providing a fuller sound.

It is weird preaching the same sermon twice.

I definately felt it went better in the first service.

Definately going to have to get used to that.

I see Monster Energy Drinks or Red Bull in my future... any recommendations?

This was the first week in a long time that I did not feel at peace with the sermon. I knew going in that God was going to have to help a lot because it was just "missing" something.

God did help. It is amazing that he uses us despite ourselves at times.

Reminded how much I like eating lunch in Rowlett as compared to driving to Firewheel. We went to Texas Road house and I did not get home until nearly 4:00. I was not a happy camper! (just being honest here)

Missed my Sun. afternoon bike ride with Blain. I think that is why the lunch deal bothered me so much.

Had one of our larger turnouts for youth group on Sunday night. Some very good discussion.

Disclaimer

The deal: I am the Lead Pastor of Catalyst Church. This does not mean that everything posted here is a reflection of the views of our people. This also not a place where I publish a personal devotional thought each day. This blog gives you a glimpse into my brain and life. You have been warned.